The Bitter Cry of the Children by John Spargo

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Author Spargo, John, 1876-1966
Author of introduction, etc. Hunter, Robert, 1874-1942
LoC No. 06005679
Title The Bitter Cry of the Children
Note Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Bitter Cry of the Children" by John Spargo is a social commentary written in the early 20th century. The book presents a profound investigation into the effects of poverty on childhood, aiming to shed light on its devastating impact on children’s health and development. It delves into various aspects of child poverty, including malnutrition, the educational hardships faced by impoverished children, and the burdens brought on by the labor of young working-class children. The opening of the work sets a somber tone as it outlines the severe consequences of poverty on infants. Spargo emphasizes the critical importance of early childhood years, arguing that poverty renders children helpless and vulnerable to neglect, poor nutrition, and inadequate care, which ultimately hampers their physical and mental development. He paints a vivid picture of the desperation faced by the children of the working class, highlighting their struggles with hunger and chronic underfeeding and calling for urgent reforms to address their plight. Through his lens, Spargo aims to evoke empathy and compel societal action to alleviate the suffering of these children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Child labor
Subject Child welfare
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EBook-No. 57125
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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